Fessenden steel guitars
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Johann Schlager
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Fessenden steel guitars
Hello there. Im new Fessy user and im wondering if Jerry Fessenden is still around Burlington/Montpellier Vermont for Fessenden tune ups/help or repair. I try to contact him a few weeks ago and no answer" Anybody know if he's still around the east coast and well? Thanks
Johann Schlager
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Wayne Brown
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Fessenden have not been manufactured for a while now. Jerry has retired. The only service center i know of in Canada, is us at Outwest Music in Bassano, AB. However, I am sure there is someone more local to you that knows a thing or two about steel guitars. If you would like to talk steels please call, text, email us
www.outwestcountry.ca
thanks
wayne
www.outwestcountry.ca
thanks
wayne
Owner Out West Music,Parts and accessories.
Steel Guitar service and Restoration
www.outwestcountry.ca
Steel Guitar service and Restoration
www.outwestcountry.ca
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Bill McCloskey
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
This was a while ago but Jerry posted a few years ago that he would no longer service his guitars unless you bought it directly from him.
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Chris Templeton
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Last I knew, I think he was based in Indiana and also doing time in Dallas.
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Bill McCloskey
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
I hear he shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.also doing time in Dallas.
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
ETS S10 3x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
ETS S10 3x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
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Bobby D. Jones
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
If you need a few small parts, Contact Billy Cooper in Virginia.
He was a dealer for Fessenden Guitars. And may have a few parts still in stock, In his shop.
He was a dealer for Fessenden Guitars. And may have a few parts still in stock, In his shop.
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Johann Schlager
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Ok thanks folks. I tought that he lives in Burlington Vt. Might be wrong on that... 
Johann Schlager
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Chris Templeton
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Jerry lived outside of Montpellier. He made me a nice single neck, 10 years ago or so..
Excel 3/4 Pedal With An 8 String Hawaiian Neck, Sierra Tapper (10 string with a raised fretboard to fret with fingers), Single neck Fessenden 3/5
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
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Dave Grafe
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Hi Johann, I am in the Hudson River Valley near Peekskill NY and would be happy to help you with your Fessy. Send me an email and we can discuss your needs, etc.
Best - dg
Best - dg
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Bill McCloskey
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Dave has worked on my steels and is great and very reasonable prices.
Mullen G2 D10 9x9
ETS S10 3x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
ETS S10 3x5
MSA D12 Superslide
Benoit 8 String Dobro
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John Macy
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
If anyone is looking for a Fessenden (fantastic guitars), I have two black mica ones available. A D10 with 9 floor and 10 knees and a SD10 with 4 floor and 7 knees. Send a PM for more info.
John Macy
Rockport, TX
Engineer/Producer/Steel Guitar
Rockport, TX
Engineer/Producer/Steel Guitar
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Quentin Hickey
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
You will regret selling them John! Tone to bone!John Macy wrote: 13 Apr 2025 8:26 am If anyone is looking for a Fessenden (fantastic guitars), I have two black mica ones available. A D10 with 9 floor and 10 knees and a SD10 with 4 floor and 7 knees. Send a PM for more info.
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Chris Templeton
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
My Fessenden growls! The metal necks add nicely. Thank you for my great guitar, Jerry!
Excel 3/4 Pedal With An 8 String Hawaiian Neck, Sierra Tapper (10 string with a raised fretboard to fret with fingers), Single neck Fessenden 3/5
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
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Quentin Hickey
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Re: Fessenden steel guitars
Yep! Mine growls too! Love it!